Is Dakota Mathias [Autograph] #86 worth grading?
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Worth grading only if it gems
A PSA 10 Dakota Mathias [Autograph] #86 brings $42.80 versus $7.86 raw — a $34.94 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($15.83) only about breaks even after fees, so the case rests on gemming.
- Raw (NM)
- $7.86
- PSA 10
- $42.80
- PSA 9
- $15.83
- Gem premium
- 5.4×
- As of
- Sep 4, 2026
Break-even by outcome and fee
| If it comes back… | Sells for | Economy / bulk (~$25.00) | Standard (~$50.00) | Express (~$150) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gem — PSA 10 | $42.80 | +$9.94 | −$15.06 | −$115 |
| PSA 9 | $15.83 | −$17.03 | −$42.03 | −$142 |
| PSA 8 | $9.49 | −$23.37 | −$48.37 | −$148 |
Net = sale price − $7.86 raw value − fee. Fee tiers are illustrative; plug your grader's current price into the calculator below.
Expected value — how often does it need to gem?
| Chance it gems | Expected sale | Expected net (standard fee) |
|---|---|---|
| 25% | $22.57 | −$35.29 |
| 50% | $29.31 | −$28.55 |
| 75% | $36.06 | −$21.80 |
At the standard fee this submission does not break even at any realistic gem rate unless the miss lands above the 9 price.
Which grader pays the most — and what a 10 takes
All centering standards →| Grader | 10 sells for | vs best | Front centering for a 10 | Back |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| BGS 10 | $56.00 | best | 55/45 | 70/30 |
| PSA 10 | $42.80 | −$13.20 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $26.00 | −$30.00 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| SGC 10 | $26.00 | −$30.00 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
Tolerances are each company's published centering standard for its top grade; surface, corners and edges must also be clean. Centering is the one you can measure yourself before you pay.
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Grading Dakota Mathias [Autograph] #86 — FAQ
Is Dakota Mathias [Autograph] #86 worth grading?
A PSA 10 Dakota Mathias [Autograph] #86 brings $42.80 versus $7.86 raw — a $34.94 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($15.83) only about breaks even after fees, so the case rests on gemming.
How much is a PSA 10 Dakota Mathias [Autograph] #86 worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Dakota Mathias [Autograph] #86 (Basketball Cards 2018 Panini Contenders Draft Picks) sells for about $42.80 versus $7.86 for a raw near-mint copy — a 5.4× premium as of Sep 4, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Dakota Mathias [Autograph] #86?
By resale value, BGS 10 leads at $56.00, ahead of PSA 10 at $42.80. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Dakota Mathias [Autograph] #86 need for a BGS 10?
BGS publishes 55/45 front and 70/30 back centering as the tolerance for a 10 (Gem Mint). Off-center copies are capped below the top grade regardless of surface — measure yours before paying the fee.
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